BIOTECHNOLOGY UNIT - REVIEW PUZZLE

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  1. 3. _________ Engineering is based on the fact that every living thing carries a genetic code that determines precisely the traits it will have.
  2. 7. The cultivation of aquatic animals or plants for food.
  3. 8. _________ Technology: Use technical means (machines and equipment) to help plant, grow, and harvest crops and raise livestock.
  4. 10. The ___________ value of foods can be improved using genetic engineering.
  5. 12. The nutritional value of foods can be _____ used genetic engineering
  6. 14. The growing of plants in nutrient solutions without soil.
  7. 16. Ancient Egyptians used biotechnology to produce _____.
  8. 17. Chemicals that are added to foods to delay the spoilage and ensure that food retains its quality.
  9. 19. Agriculture addresses humans 2 basic needs: Food and ________ .
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  1. 1. Biotechnology is a major factor in ______ crop yields.
  2. 2. ________ husbandry This area involves breeding, raising, and training animals.
  3. 4. This non food crop is grown on farms. It provides energy for new types oars.
  4. 5. The use of gamma rays or X rays to kill most molds and bacteria in food.
  5. 6. Splicing Producing an organism with a new set of traits.
  6. 9. Large scale industrial style farming, often carried out by multinational corporations.
  7. 11. People have used scientific activities to improve plants and animals for _______ of years.
  8. 13. _______ is being used to create, improve, or modify plants, animals, and microorganisms.
  9. 15. Golden rice was genetically engineered to help infants in developing countries fight ______.
  10. 17. The most important type of tilling equipment.
  11. 18. People using materials, information and machines to produce food & natural fibers